Walnut Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
This salad is bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive — the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in just a few simple steps. Lump crab meat and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and here they're lifted by a citrus herb dressing built from lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, and a warm undercurrent of turmeric and ginger. Crisp cucumber, celery, and scallion greens add crunch and color throughout, while fresh parsley and chives keep every bite tasting clean and herby. The dressing gets whisked together first, then tossed gently through the crab and vegetables before the avocado is folded in last — just two or three careful turns so the cubes stay beautifully intact. That technique matters, because nobody wants guacamole when they were promised a salad. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of walnuts and relies entirely on whole, straightforward ingredients with no hidden surprises. Serve it right away with a squeeze of lemon and optional cilantro for a lunch or starter that feels genuinely special.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cucumber, celery, scallion greens, parsley, and chives. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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